Category Archives: Humor

Speaking of Pain

Posted on April 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

A bit over two years ago, I wrote a piece titled “Seriously Doc?!.” It was my take on modern medicine’s way of assessing pain or having a patient assess pain. Yes, I am speaking of that tired old question, “On … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Humor, Medicine, Verbal Communication | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

That Last Hundred Meters!

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay! If you’ve ever watched a foot race of any length, you’ve likely seen more than one runner straining to make that last hundred meters. Whether it is to better their own time, catch the runner in front of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Vaules, Humor, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

The Best of Me?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, I posted the prompt for today (on the left) to make certain anyone seeing this knows I am responding to something, not simply touting my attributes. So, my favorite part of me is certainly not my waistline. Nor, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Uncategorized, Verbal Communication, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Acacia and Me

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

When reading the prompt for today’s writing exercise, my first thought was, “hardheaded.” Then I realized the prompt was to describe myself as a tree, and trees do not have heads. However, the hardheaded tag continued to resonate in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Police, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Lee, Fact or Fiction

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Hello! If you’ve been following me, you know I am trying to complete a writing challenge and post a piece on a random topic daily. As luck would have it, I was also part of the first effort, of which … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Police, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Playlists and Instagram

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

First, let me admit, I am just as addicted to the digital world as anyone else. I just handle my addiction differently. Take playlists for example. Playlists serve a specific purpose in my life, and it is generally a seasonal … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Speaking of Time Travel

Posted on January 28, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Time travel is a fantasy, a reality, and a potentially fantastical reality. As a diehard science fiction fan in my youth, I have considered the possibility and challenge from many angles. For example, would I want to travel to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

At The Moment

Posted on January 22, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

No, the title is not a quote from someone. It is my semi-sarcastic way of saying most of us have our favorite quote of the moment, of the month, of our lives, or that we can remember. The other side … Continue reading →

Posted in communication, Daily Life, Humor, Verbal Communication, Writing | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

An Uninvited Guest

Posted on January 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

In Going Home Again, I talked about my childhood and the nomadic lives my family led for many years. We lived in fourteen different houses or apartments by the time I finished high school. Each was memorable, but the one that … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, family, Humor, Journalism, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Ecclesiastes and The Byrds

Posted on January 18, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Pete Seger’s “Turn! Turn! Turn!” preach there is a time for everything. From a time to be born to a time to die, both the Holy Bible and the 1960s folk singer’s work make that point. And, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Humor, Writing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment